SAP Cloud Platform, now known as SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP), is a comprehensive solution that is designed to accelerate business innovation. It is a single environment that combines various functionality: from data analytics to artificial intelligence.
The main features of the SAP cloud platform
Digital innovation in all business functions. SAP BTP allows organizations to extend and personalize SAP applications, integrate and connect entire landscapes, and provide users with the ability to combine processes and experiences. This ensures confident decision-making and promotes continuous business innovation.
Development using SAP Build. SAP Build is a platform—based solution that accelerates development and automation. With it, users can create applications, automate processes, and design websites using the drag-and-drop feature.
Data and analytics. The platform is a modern open cloud architecture that allows maximum use of both SAP and non-SAP data. This allows businesses to make informed decisions based on complex data.
Seamless integration with SAP Integration Suite. SAP Integration Suite — Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS), is part of SAP BTP. It offers ready-made integrations, APIs, connectors and best practices for connecting and automating business processes.
Advanced planning and analysis. SAP BTP provides a holistic planning process through the integration of financial planning, supply chain planning and workforce. This allows you to create a unified plan for different business lines and improve interaction throughout the organization.
The possibilities of artificial intelligence (AI). The platform is equipped with artificial intelligence features that allow you to transform all aspects of your business. These include core business processes such as finance, supply chains, procurement, sales and marketing, human resources management and IT.
Unified cloud platform. SAP BTP combines data and analytics, artificial intelligence, application development, automation and integration in a single environment. This ensures faster innovation, richer user interaction, and online data viewing.
A reliable enterprise-level platform. Organizations can rely on SAP BTP due to its enterprise-level capabilities. It allows you to deploy a mission-critical cloud environment managed by SAP, configure business processes without unnecessary maintenance hassle, and interact with existing IT landscapes.
The business value of the SAP cloud platform
According to the analytical review prepared by IDC, SAP BTP has significant business value. The platform was highly appreciated for its integration capabilities, return on investment and role in accelerating the SAP S/4HANA upgrade. Many companies, including well-known ones such as AWS, Google and Chevron, speak positively about the wide range of features of the platform and its role in implementing cloud transformations.